Finance and Payroll Assistant

SRG; North East; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in the UK is seeking a Finance & Payroll Assistant to join its finance team. The role involves managing payroll, supporting month-end financial reporting, and reconciling payroll figures. Candidates should have GCSE in Maths and English, experience with payroll software, and strong Excel skills. This full-time position offers hybrid working conditions.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level 4-6 (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Experience with payroll software like Sage.
• Previous experience in finance and payroll functions.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with month-end procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll using Sage and ensure HMRC connectivity.
• Administer Bupa deductions and issue payslips.
• Process payroll payments via online banking.
• Prepare and post month-end payroll journals.
• Support month-end financial reporting and VAT submissions.

Skills

Experience with Sage

Strong Excel skills

Experience in finance and payroll functions

Month-end procedures experience

Education

GCSE level 4-6 in Maths and English

HND in a finance discipline

Tools

Sage

D365 systems

Job description

Overview

Finance & Payroll Assistant

Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Hybrid (UK-based)

A growing organisation is seeking a Finance & Payroll Assistant to join its established finance team. This is a key role supporting payroll operations and delivering transactional, financial, and management accounting services across a group of companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll using Sage (or equivalent) and ensure HMRC connectivity
• Administer Bupa deductions and issue payslips
• Process payroll payments via online banking
• Prepare and post month-end payroll journals
• Administer pension schemes and salary sacrifice programmes
• Reconcile payroll figures and produce year-end returns
• Process expense claims and analyse timesheets
• Support month-end financial reporting and VAT submissions
• Maintain fixed asset registers and intercompany balances

About You

• Educated to GCSE level 4-6 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Experience with Sage (or similar payroll software)
• Previous experience in finance and payroll functions
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with month-end procedures and processes

Desirable

• HND (or equivalent) in a finance discipline (e.g., AAT)
• Experience in both private and public sector finance environments
• Familiarity with D365 systems

If you have the skills and experience required and are looking for a new challenge in a supportive and growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by attaching your CV in Word, or contact Paige Keenan for further information about this new role:

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